Lead Designer - Electric Square, UK

Job Description
At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Need For Speed Unbound', 'Battlefield 2042', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Sniper Elite 5', and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 250+ talented individuals, accompanied by our beloved studio dogs, are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.The Lead Designer is an essential part of the game team, not only leading the design but forming the glue between all the other disciplines. You will become the expert on the project with an innate understanding of all aspects of the game, driving the product forward through collaborative leadership and design excellence.Responsibilities as a Lead Designer at Electric Square:
Lead the design team in creating new and exciting features and content
Manage and inspire confidence with the client/partner
Ensure smooth, clear communication within both the design team, and wider development team
Responsible for owning design and implementation for the project, including production planning and cross-discipline coordination
Sets standards for design team on the project, and ensures delivery on time to quality
Can effectively delegate tasks across the design team by providing clear goals and empowering staff
Create and maintain design documentation
Respond to and implement feedback from data, reviews and play tests
Provides feedback on all aspects of design in reviews
Identifies risks for the team and propose mitigations
Mentors and coaches designers on the project
Partners with HR and team in the recruiting and hiring process
Requirements
Prior experience of operating as a lead designer
Experience working with external stakeholders
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates good people management skills: Listens, includes, and pluses others ideas
Able to concisely articulate game concepts and analyse game mechanics
A broad and deep knowledge of systems and content design
Demonstrates high level of personal productivity
Experience in vehicle gameplay for open-world action games
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy you join Electric Square, you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked one of Brighton's incredible pop-up diners. The Studio knows that it's the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as an Electric Square team member.
Holidays - 25 days' annual leave entitlement, including studio closure over the Christmas period plus all UK bank holidays
Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year's anniversary working at Electric Square, up to a maximum of 30 days of annual leave entitlement
Generous Team Project Bonuses (usually paid when product ships/launches)
Company Pension Scheme - Employer contribution matching award winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme
Private Medical Insurance Scheme - Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Healthcare
Group Income Protection
Health and Well-being Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities, ranging from going to the gym, rock climbing, yoga and a lovely massage. It's on us!
Group Life Insurance
Private Dental Insurance Scheme - Full private dental cover provided by Bupa
Volunteer Time Off ‘Electric Square in the Community' - Spend one day per year on full-pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice
Tech Scheme - Over 5,000 products available from to buy over 12 or 24-month payment terms, saving up to 12% on
Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme - Salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme with tax savings through Cycle Scheme
Free Fresh Home Cooked Electric Square Monthly Friday Lunch - Monthly Friday lunches bought to us by one of many amazing local pop-up diners - all local and organic meat and vegan recipes. A wonderful way to catch up with everyone on a Friday over a beer or a bottle of Kombucha!
Eye-care Vouchers - Free eye tests
Train Travel Season Ticket Loan - Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket
Free Awesome Swag - Sleek Electric Square T-shirts and merch, with the iconic Electra symbol emblazoned on the front. New ranges are out every season
Extensive Video Game & Book Library - Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console
Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas
Free Cereal Bar - Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections
Exclusive anniversary presents - After your first and third year as an Electron
Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks - Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats
Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts - For the odd naughty pleasure
Soft Drinks Fridge - A large range of free chilled soft drinks
Electra's Beer & Wine Fridge - Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic. Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to
In-house Social Clubs - There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one, you're invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club - the list goes on, and there is always space open for new members!
Dogs with Jobs - Electric Square is a dog-friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!
Personal Trainer Sessions - Free gym sessions with our own Electric Square personal trainer
Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out - We work hard together so it's good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Brighton & Hove has to offer
Summer Festival - Every year on a hot summer's afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company-organised pop-up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities. The whole family is invited to spend the day coming to socialise with us, on us :)
Exhibitions & Days Out - If there is an event happening of interest to us, we'll happily spread the word, pick up the bill and see if any Electrons are up for going - we're keen to get everyone out seeing what's going on
Role Information: ENStudio: Electric SquareLocation: Europe, United Kingdom, BrightonService: Game DevelopmentEmployment Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full Time, Remote
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